The Onsite Expert Consultation supports members with a comprehensive evaluation of their cancer during an in-person visit at a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center with a premier oncologist supported by cancer experts. The onsite second opinion service is designed to offer peace of mind and greater confidence while dealing with an unwanted journey. This is how Onsite Expert Consultation works:
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Employee Makes Request
After learning about a cancer diagnosis, eligible employees can call AccessHope to request an Onsite Expert Consultation
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Introductory Calls
AccessHope initiates a phone call between the employee and a primary point of contact from an NCI center it selects from our expert network.
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Travel and Meeting Arrangements
From there, AccessHope develops an onsite itinerary including a visit with a medical oncologist or hematologist specializing in the employee’s type of cancer. AccessHope helps make necessary travel and meeting arrangements for the onsite visit.
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Patient Navigator Welcomes Employee
An onsite patient navigator welcomes the employee at the NCI center and provides logistical support during the visit.
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Employee Completes Visit
A dedicated patient navigator from the NCI center will provide day-of support and help arrange additional meetings as clinically appropriate with subspecialists, like a surgical oncologist or radiation oncologist, or support care visits with a supportive care provider, nutritionist, or others.
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Clinical Notes
At the conclusion of the visit, clinical notes of the NCI expert are shared with the employee and, if requested, their treating oncologist.
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Expert Advisory Review
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Accountable Precision Oncology
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Cancer Support Team
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